PCU RN
Columbia, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse – Nights

Location

Columbia, MO | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Stepdown/PCU unit managing surgical, medical, and neurological patient populations
• Perform vasoactive drip titration including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem, among others
• Manage and monitor advanced lines and vascular devices including IV insertion, PICC/central lines, A-lines, dialysis fistula care, and vascular device access/care
• Operate and monitor common unit equipment including IV pumps, PCA pumps, bipap/cpap, optiflow, vapotherm, airvo, and bladder scanners
• Provide airway support including CPAP/BiPAP and trach care, and manage epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Float to other units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
• Proficiency in IV insertion, PICC/central line management, vascular device access/care, dialysis fistula care, and A-line management
• Competency with CPAP/BiPAP and trach care
• Experience with epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Willingness and ability to float to other units as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in both ICU and PCU settings strongly preferred
• CVP monitoring experience
• Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG, perform sheath removal, and assist with cardioversion/defibrillation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown environment managing a diverse and complex patient population
• Gain exposure to a wide range of advanced clinical skills and specialized equipment in a supportive care setting